TSLA403.51014.61%
GM82.1394.0894%
F12.9450.505%
RIVN17.3850.495%
CYD43.7401.4181%
HMC25.1100.75%
TM218.8505.99%
CVNA388.08025.84%
PAG162.9656.945%
LAD286.32011.45%
AN208.94010.65%
GPI351.54716.06749%
ABG213.1909.1%
SAH71.1503.78%
TSLA403.51014.61%
GM82.1394.0894%
F12.9450.505%
RIVN17.3850.495%
CYD43.7401.4181%
HMC25.1100.75%
TM218.8505.99%
CVNA388.08025.84%
PAG162.9656.945%
LAD286.32011.45%
AN208.94010.65%
GPI351.54716.06749%
ABG213.1909.1%
SAH71.1503.78%
TSLA403.51014.61%
GM82.1394.0894%
F12.9450.505%
RIVN17.3850.495%
CYD43.7401.4181%
HMC25.1100.75%
TM218.8505.99%
CVNA388.08025.84%
PAG162.9656.945%
LAD286.32011.45%
AN208.94010.65%
GPI351.54716.06749%
ABG213.1909.1%
SAH71.1503.78%


automotive tariffs

trade deal

U.S., Japan reaffirm trade deal despite leadership change

- October 10, 2025
On the Dash: The U.S. and Japan agreed to continue implementing their trade deal as Japan transitions to new leadership. The agreement cuts U.S. tariffs on Japanese cars to 15%...
Mercedes-Benz sales fell 12% in Q3 due to U.S. tariffs and challenges in China, while BMW reported an 8.8% sales increase.

Mercedes struggles in the U.S. and China as BMW sees Q3 growth

- October 8, 2025
On the Dash:  Mercedes-Benz sales declined 12% in Q3 to 525,300 vehicles, primarily due to U.S. tariffs and weakening demand in China, while Germany and other regions showed stronger performance. ...
President Trump announced that all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States will face a 25% tariff beginning Nov. 1

Trump announces 25% tariff on all imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks

- October 7, 2025
On the Dash: President Trump will impose a 25% tariff on all imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks starting November 1 to protect U.S. manufacturers. The tariffs could impact major import...
President Trump is considering tariff relief for U.S. automakers, which could eliminate much of the costs major manufacturers are paying,

Trump weighs major tariff relief for U.S. automakers

- October 6, 2025
On the Dash: President Trump is weighing tariff breaks for automakers with U.S. assembly, including Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, and Tesla. Proposed changes could extend a 3.75% import offset to...
Volvo Cars plans to expand production at its $1.3 billion factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina, shifting assembly of its popular XC60 SUV.

Volvo to ramp up U.S. production at South Carolina plant amid Trump tariffs

- September 29, 2025
On the Dash: Volvo will begin U.S. production of its XC60 SUV in 2025 to avoid Trump’s 15% import tariff and support tariff-free exports to Europe. The Ridgeville plant, running...
South Korea

South Korea says $350B cash pledge to U.S. is not feasible

- September 29, 2025
On the Dash:  South Korea cannot meet the $350 billion cash demand under the U.S.–South Korea trade pact, citing financial limits. Seoul is seeking alternatives, including loans and a currency...
China will require export licenses for electric vehicles starting in 2026, the Commerce Ministry announced on Friday.

China to require export licenses for EVs starting in 2026

- September 26, 2025
On the Dash: China will require export licenses for EVs starting in 2026, limiting applications to automakers and authorized firms. The move targets unregulated traders whose exports have hurt...
The U.S. reduced tariffs on European Union auto imports to 15%, retroactive to Aug. 1, in a move aimed at easing transatlantic trade tensions

U.S. lowers EU auto tariffs to 15%, easing trade tensions

- September 25, 2025
On the Dash: U.S. auto tariffs on EU imports lowered to 15%, retroactive to Aug. 1, easing costs for automakers. European carmakers saw stock gains, with Porsche jumping nearly 4%...
The Trump admin stated in a Supreme Court filing that the president has statutory & constitutional authority to impose extensive tariffs

White House defends the president’s power to impose sweeping tariffs

- September 24, 2025
On the Dash: The Trump administration argues that under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the president has the authority to impose extensive tariffs during national emergencies to address...
The United States will formally implement a lower 15% tariff on Japanese automobiles and auto parts effective today.

U.S. cuts tariffs on Japanese autos to 15% under trade deal

- September 16, 2025
On the Dash: U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts drop from 27.5% to 15% starting Tuesday, following President Trump’s executive order. The move protects a major component of...


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